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Carefully study the advertisement below before answering the questions set on it (Sunday Sun newspaper, August 2011)

The way to cruise through life

                                                                                 By NJABULO NGCOBO

ARE YOU bored of the crowded coast in the summer? If you are then try a sea cruise! For couples, families and friends, there are special offers for holidays on the sea. MSC Starlight Cruises have come up with best packages to get more people onboard which are also cheaper than a hotel. The nice thing about cruise holidays is that you pay only one price for the nights and activities that you enjoy on the ship. And MSC boasts about 11 modern fleet ships giving cruises a variety of relaxing areas to satisfy their needs. And specifically cater to adults and children in very separate areas too! Marketing director for MSC Starlight Cruises in South Africa, Allan Foggitt, said for three years now more black people are turning to sea cruises for their holidays! Bookings for the 2011/2012 season aboard MSC Sinfonia and MSC Melody are ready open with over 31 departures listed as “Prima Specials” – the earlier you book the more money you save; 36 partner specials departures, in which partner pays half price, and 36 departures as the special “buy-two get two free” for couples sharing a cabin. 2.1 Name the company that placed this advertisement in the newspaper.                  .(1) 2.2 Give the type of transport which is used on the sea.                                            .(1) 2.3 What do you think the word “cruise” means?                                                     (2) 2.4 Who is the targeted in this advert? Write any TWO targets.                                (2) 2.5 Mention the nice things about sea cruise holidays that attract people.                     (2) 2.6 Who is Allan Foggit?                                                                                            (1) 2.7 How many ships does MSC have?                                                                        (1)                                                                                                                                     [10]